The state of West Bengal has always been gifted with a huge amount of natural resources which is significant to produce vast range of agricultural as well as horticultural products. But in order to avail benefits from these huge natural resources, it was necessary to lay down a common policy. ...

Objective: Through the AACP, irrigation development would focus on expanding dry season cultivation. Leading to increased intensification and diversification of production systems, by promoting small scale irrigation systems using both ground and surface water resources and pilot testing new irrigation technologies. Components of Project: Project activities would be grouped into ...

The World Bank has approved a $1.5 billion loan to India for its ambitious ‘Clean India’ campaign. The campaign is putting in efforts to ensure that citizens in rural areas have access to improved sanitation. As per World Bank statistics, of the 2.4 billion people who lack access to improved ...